Fly Advanced
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation services |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Regis de Ramel |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware , United States |
Area served | Mid-Atlantic region, United States |
Key people | Regis de Ramel (Founder) |
| Products | Aircraft maintenance, management, charter services, flight instruction, aircraft sales, fractional ownership, rentals |
Fly Advanced (branded as flyADVANCED) operates as a provider of aircraft maintenance, management, charter services, and flight instruction, with facilities located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States: Wilmington, Delaware (ILG), Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (LOM), Lancaster, Pennsylvania (LNS), and Winchester, Virginia (OKV). The company’s offerings encompass executive and personal aircraft management, MRO and FBO operations, global air charter services, aircraft sales, fractional ownership programs, and private jet and propeller aircraft rentals for business clientele.
History
Investor and aviator Regis de Ramel, alongside his twin brother Guillaume, initially established Air Newport, an air-taxi enterprise based in Newport, Rhode Island. After divesting Air Newport in 2003, de Ramel launched Stratus Alliance in 2007, a charter service designed specifically for Cirrus aircraft owners catering to business travelers.
In 2009, de Ramel purchased the assets of Advanced Aircraft at Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania, forming Advanced Lancaster LLP which became the cornerstone of what is now Fly Advanced. This location focuses on maintenance services for propeller-driven aircraft such as Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, Beechcraft, and Piper models.
Two years later, in 2011, de Ramel secured management rights for Wings Field in Blue Bell, PA. Wings Field provides a range of services including flight instruction, aircraft rental, charter flights, hangar leasing, and maintenance support for both light jets and propeller planes.
Air Newport was reintegrated into Fly Advanced’s portfolio in 2013.
In April 2014, de Ramel acquired Aero Ways Inc., situated at New Castle Airport (ILG) in Wilmington. Founded in 2001 as a single-aircraft management firm, Aero Ways evolved into a comprehensive aircraft management and global charter company. It remains the sole CAA-certified FBO on the airport serving everything from heavy jets to propeller aircraft.
By 2015, all operations were unified under the Fly Advanced brand.
Operations
Fly Advanced provides a full suite of integrated aviation services:
- Executive and Personal Aircraft Management: Offers end-to-end management solutions including hangar storage, pilot training programs, routine inspections, maintenance tasks, repairs, and overall upkeep. Owners may also list their aircraft for charter opportunities.
- Charter Services: Delivers both international and regional jet charters accommodating up to 13 passengers. Additionally offers local and regional charters utilizing Cirrus and Piper propeller aircraft with seating capacities up to four.
- Flight Training: Based at Wings Field, training programs include private pilot licenses, commercial pilot certifications, and instrument rating courses.
- MRO Maintenance: Comprehensive maintenance support for a wide range of jet and propeller aircraft. Recognized as the largest Cirrus Authorized Service Center (ASC) and Platinum Training Center nationwide; provides round-the-clock maintenance assistance.
- FBO and Fueling: Provides full fixed-base operator services and fueling at Wilmington (ILG) and Blue Bell (LOM). The Wilmington location holds exclusive status as the only CAA-certified fuel provider on the field.
Charter fleet
The Fly Advanced fleet features heavy jets, super midsize jets, light jets, turboprops, and propeller planes:
Heavy Jet
- Bombardier Challenger 601 – Capacity: 10 passengers Home base: Wilmington, DE
Super Mid Jet
- Citation Sovereign – Capacity: 10 passengers Home base: Wilmington, DE
- Dassault Falcon 50 FA50EX – Capacity: 9 passengers Home base: Wilmington, DE
Light Jet
- Raytheon Beechjet 400A – Capacity: 7+1 passengers Home base: Wilmington, DE
Turboprop
- Pilatus PC-12 – Capacity: 8 passengers Home base: Wings Field
Propeller Aircraft
- Cirrus SR22 – Capacity: 3+1 passengers Home base: Philadelphia, PA
- Cirrus SR22T – Capacity: 3+1 passengers Home base: Philadelphia, PA
Rental Fleet
Fly Advanced’s rental offerings primarily consist of Cirrus airplanes:
Propeller Aircraft
- 4 × Cirrus SR20 - Capacity: 4 passengers Location: Blue Bell, PA
- 2 × Cirrus SR-22 - Capacity: 4 passengers Location: Blue Bell, PA
- 2 × Cirrus SR-22T - Capacity: 4 passengers Location: Blue Bell, PA